Flash To Bang Time Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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flash-to-bang time What does flash-to-bang time mean?	interval from an artillery gunâ€™s recoil to the explosion of the shell fired (the shorter, the better in combat)
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dash off (something) What does "dash off (something)" mean?	to do or finish something quickly	I plan to dash off a letter before I go to work.

In the swing What does "In the swing" mean?	If things are in the swing, they are progressing well.
off the air What does "off the air" mean?	to be not broadcasting	The small radio station was not popular and is now off the air.
cushy What does "cushy" mean?	easy; soft; pleasant
Hail-fellow-well-met What does "Hail-fellow-well-met" mean?	Someone whose behavior is hearty, friendly and congenial.
slow code What does "slow code" mean?	cardiac arrest for which no particular measures are taken due to the moribund condition of the patient
the responsible party What does "the responsible party" mean?	legally or morally obliged to do something or accept the blame for something	The judge determined that the man was the responsible party for the damage and must pay a large penalty.

Catch someone red-handed What does "Catch someone red-handed" mean?	If someone is caught red-handed, they are found doing something wrong or illegal.
get down to the nitty-gritty What does "get down to the nitty-gritty" mean?	to get down to the facts	The teacher called us into her office to get down to the nitty-gritty of what had happened earlier.
get the cold shoulder (from someone) What does "get the cold shoulder (from someone)" mean?	to be ignored or rejected (by someone)	I often get the cold shoulder from my coworker..

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Flash To Bang Time Idiom